#artistic-journey

#artistic-journey

"I used to half-close my eyes, trying to block my thoughts as if meditating, and then attempt to compose the picture I had envisioned."

Minami Kobayashi's figurative oil paintings and sculptures intertwine elements of intimacy and mystery, showcasing ordinary subjects with a surreal twist. Her work evokes a sense of the uncanny, engaging viewers with familiar yet disorienting imagery.

I am a painter who uses the loom to paint, and I consider my palette and my words as part of my materials repertoire. My weavings feel spontaneous, but they are meticulously planned from composition to fiber choices.

"I realised I didn't want to read or interpret someone else's score anymore - or wait for someone else to interpret mine. I wanted to create entirely on my own."

Zalopany reflects on her harrowing childhood experiences in Detroit during a time of social upheaval, marking pivotal moments that shaped her identity as an artist.